Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.742.74-3.00
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-5.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5791.591-1.633
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.006-0.0370.003-0.010
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Creativity
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Self-Love